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- by Sarchie
- 2017-08-21 14:05:48
- Exercise & Sports
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Other than a power saw and a jackhammer what other things can't I do? I am 75 female and my pm is set on 81. I am visiting my 13 year old grandson in DC and I know he has big activities planned. Is there some limit on what I can't do or just let my body tell me? I know there will be lots of swimming and walking. Please advise. At home I do big time yard work and that seems ok. Thanks for responding Sarchie
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Embrace being battery-powered
by Gotrhythm - 2017-08-21 14:45:36
Age and infirmity sometimes put limits on us. Pacemakers never.
Anything you could do before you got a pacemaker, you can do now. Except operate a jackhammer, of course. Assuming you ever could operate one. Don't know about you, but jackhammers and power saws were pretty much off the table betore I was 20. So I, for one, never felt the loss.
You are not less safe because you have a pacemaker. You are more safe. In fact, you're more safe than people without pacemakers. Life is uncertain and sudden cardiac arrest can happen to people at any age. Before you got a pacemaker, your heart might have stopped suddenly and with no warning. Now, that you have a pacemaker, that's not going to happen.
Don't ask for limits. You can do anything you feel like doing. The pacemaker has given you a second chance. Now go out and enjoy getting together with your grandson.
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by Sarchie - 2017-08-21 22:15:22
I don't even know what to say about that. I am impressed. Noone has said anything about other devices they only mentioned those two: the chain saw and the jack hammer. These items were mentioned with some tongue n cheek. As if I looked like someone who would be using those items. How do you even know if your pacemaker is affected? When I first got mine in Dec. of 16 I had it adjusted because I felt like someone was jabbing me in the side. Corrected that and all is well. I have had it checked twice with the moniter (if that is what you call it) And all is well. Thanks for your information. Your unique experiences are a great learning tooll Sarchie
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by Good Dog - 2017-08-21 14:40:38
Unless your Doc has given you restrictions, really, there is nothing you can't do. As you suggested, let your body tell you. That is what I do. After 30 years of having my PM, there is really nothing I have not been able to do. Although I would not recommend it for anyone else, I have used a chain saw and worked around high voltage equipment without any problems. I even stood within inches of a hydro power generator at the Niagara Falls power plant. As my PM manufacturer advises; If something affects your PM, simply move away. So not to worry! Enjoy your trip to D.C.
David